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A pilgrim’s life was never easy. They worked hard in harsh environments with untold risks and dangers. However, after all their efforts (and provided they survived the elements, wild animals, possible starvation, and other risks) it was time to celebrate. Hence the great and possibly best holiday of them all: Thanksgiving.

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The American Farm Bureau Federation has been tracking the average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for nearly 30 years. When the group first began tracking the cost of a Thanksgiving meal in 1986, the average dinner for 10 people cost around $28.74. In 2012, that same meal cost approximately $49.48, an increase of more than 72%.

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Last year’s warmer winter meant a drop in natural gas prices and winter utility bills – people simply used less gas to heat their homes. If we face a more seasonable winter this year, homeowners and renters could be in for a modest increase in utility bills this year.